Skyline Gold & Silversmiths Create Buckle Program For NRCHA Affiliates

Byers, OK - January 18, 2005 - National Reined Cow Horse Association Corporate Partner Skyline Gold & Silversmiths have increased their support of the NRCHA through the creation of their Affiliate Buckle Program.

NRCHA Affiliates can buy a special series of buckles at discounted prices. The new buckle line encompasses three price levels, from an economical sterling silver plated buckle to one that is sterling overlaid with 10 karat gold fill.

NRCHA Executive Committee member Larry Bell worked with Ryan Fowler of Skyline, to develop the line of buckles.

Bell said, “"We are really excited about the opportunity to add this Official Affiliate Buckle to our growing list of official products available through National Reined Cow Horse Association Corporate Partners. Ryan Fowler and Skyline Gold and Silversmiths have been great to work with in putting this package together to provide a really nice buckle at a very affordable price. The NRCHA board and the Affiliates Committee are deeply committed to providing growing support for our affiliates. I hope this will be viewed as another major step in promoting the reined cow horse industry through our growing number of affiliates worldwide."

Terry Drake of Skyline noted, “We are very happy to say that the affiliates of the NRCHA have supported us and because of them, Skyline Gold & Silversmiths and the NRCHA will continue to flourish in partnership.

For information on the NRCHA-Skyline buckle program for affiliates, contact the NRCHA Office at 580-759-4949.

The National Reined Cow Horse Association, the governing body of cow horse competition, is responsible for promoting the sport, insuring high standards of competition and educating members and the public about the history and tradition of the cow horse. Through the support of a Corporate Partner family that includes Bayer Corporation, Bob's Custom Saddles, Cinch, Inc., Classic Equine, EQ Solutions, MD Barns, Platinum Performance, Inc., Nutrena, Skyline Gold and Silversmiths, Sundowner Trailers, National Ropers Supply, Quarter Horse News & Western Horseman magazine, the Reno Hilton, Dan Gamel's RV Centers, Farnam products Vetrolin Liniment and Farnam dewormers IverCare, ComboCare, LiquiCare P and Continuex, Rios of Mercedes, Great American Insurance Company and the Silver Legacy, the association works to keep the vaquero tradition alive in today’s equine industry. For information on the National Reined Cow Horse Association, call 580-759-4949 or visit the NRCHA Official Web Site at www.nrcha.com.